First we will like to appreciate all of you and our Stakeholders who have been supporting our numerous calls to help those in need, we are ever grateful and pray that the good Lord will always raise help for you in your time of need. Funny how time flies, a year ago we started this little cause in order to help our brothers and sisters in need. We started as Nairaland Charity but later changed the name to The E-Helpers Network(TeHN). Full information is available on this thread: http://www.nairaland.com/802184/nairaland-charity-organisation-e-helpers-network

The group is solely financed and managed by nairalanders.for every project we undertake,we strive to investigate,be transparent and open to constructive criticisms, ideas and suggestions especially from our stakeholders and donors.

RECAP ON OUR PAST CASES:

1. Mr and Mrs Obuh some of us would recall a thread started late last year on a man called Mr Monday Obuh and his family who were reported by PM news to be living under the bridge at Cele Bus Stop, Lagos, due to their inability to afford personal accommodation. To God be the glory, the Obuhs now live in an apartment Nairalanders contributed to rent for them and are proud owners of a small business today. Full information is available on this thread - (http://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-801338.1344.html). The story was also published by ThisDay newspaper and several online blogs.

2. Late Nlder Perx Early this year, We sought for your contributions on behalf of a Nairalander called Perx who had been battling with a rare medical condition known as CRPS/RSD, affecting her legs and leaving her in severe cramps, pains and unable to walk unassisted. She had a surgery after Nairalanders raised funds for her but unfortunately she died few days after from complications from the surgery. God rest her soul, Amen. Details can be found on this thread: http://www.nairaland.com/855820/please-help-nairalander-perx-she

3.Little Ayomide: We were called to duty by a Nairalander (Queenafic) who bumped into a little abandoned girl named Ayomide.we again sought your help and contributions in other to help 10 years old Ayomide who was found wandering on the highway of abeokuta road.Ayomide looks like a 3-4yrs old child due to malnourishment. Her mother abandoned her as an infant while the father is struggling for survival somewhere in Lagos. Ayomide was abandoned and currently lives with her old grandmother. The grandmother peels cassava for a living and was unable to feed or take care of her from the N100 she makes from cassava peeling. To God's glory, Ayomide is improving. We are still working on Ayomide as we have to monitor and follow through expecially in terms of finding a home for her and making sure she gets the right education.we have been able to enroll her in a mainstream school, open a mini stall for her grannie and still working on getting her a place in a home for "special children" Full details here: http://www.nairaland.com/926775/please-ayomide-abandoned-child

4.Mr Obong: we got a call from another Nairalander (WAvixen) who informed us about a Nigerian in pains, Mr Obong. Ubong was diagnosed with CANCER OF THE NASAL CAVITY at THE EKO HOSPITALS, Ikeja, Lagos State. This was the culmination of months of illness and running around to different hospitals, which began in September last year when he caught a cold. He thought that it was just the usual attack of common cold but then it lasted for over two weeks. On visiting a doctor by September, he was told he had cancer of the nasal cavity.nairalanders once again rallied round and today, obong is on the pathway of recovery. He had 1 chemotherapy session, therapies with an oncologist and is currently undergoing radiotherapy which will end on 16th of this month, all treatments fully paid by nlders. Full details here: http://www.nairaland.com/1017692/nairalanders-please-ubong-totally-recover

We want to use this opportunity to thank you all, especially those who supported us in cash and kind. Again we pray that God will continue to bless you and yours.

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We have also in the course of duty, met and being helped by great Nigerians who are non nairalanders. Our special thanks to: Dr Orji (ikeja lagoon hospital)

Dr Susie(reddington hospital VI)

Dr Ayilara(egba medical centre, isabo. Abeokuta)

Dr fadeyi(sacred heart hospital, lantoro. Abeokuta)

Matron and staff of Ewekoro health centre.

Matron and staff of wasimi health centre

Finally, we are looking to help out some of the flood victims in some states. At the moment we are still deliberating and details will be out shortly.

Personally, I want to thank TeHN members because it is not easy and I am very prould to be a part of this great team.

Thank you nairalanders for giving us the opportunity to reach out, lift up and serve others!

I wanna leave my footprints on the sand of timeKnow there was something that,and something that I left behindWhen I leave this world,I'll leave no regretsLeave something to remember,so they won't forget

I was hereI lived,I lovedI was hereI did,I've done,everything that I wantedAnd it was more than I thought it would beI will leave my mark so everyone will knowI was here

I want to say I lived each day until I diedI know that I had something in,somebody's lifeThe hearts I have touched will be the proof that I leaveThat I made difference,and this world will see

I was hereI lived,I lovedI was hereI did,I've done,everything that I wantedAnd it was more than I thought it would beI will leave my mark so everyone will knowI was here

I was hereI lived,I lovedI was hereI did,I've done,everything that I wantedAnd it was more than I thought it would beI will leave my mark so everyone will knowI was here

I just want them to know that I gave my all,did my bestBrought someone to happiness Left this world a little better just because.......

I was hereI lived,I lovedI was hereI did,I've done,everything that I wantedAnd it was more than I thought it would beI will leave my mark so everyone will knowI was here

Am short of words,I can jst imagine nigerians I mean real nigerians hav come together 2bring real life & real time succour to fellow humans in this country irrespective of tribe,religion,&other affiliations, this actions melt my heart, these r the bonds that unite us as firstly humans then people as nigerians, a people that hear, feel & see the sufferings & share in the pains of its fellow brethen.Even though we hav a set of leaders dat r disconnected from realities of our present day &times our zeal shall not be broken, our resolve to do good even in d midst of daunting challenges.Today am proud to be a nairalander! N this network shall grow from strength to strength, may God continue to bless d organisers wit this initiatives& all who contributed, in 1 way or d other, & hope this singular act of goodwill spur many more of us to do & get ourselves involved in this efforts to better our lots, the lots of our people to build a better 2mrw for our selves.God bless

Wow!A year gone already?Time indeed does fly.Special thanks to everyone who has in one wayor the other contributed to the progressof this cause.R231IfyalwaysOAM4cocoaChelseabmwJarusAnd all other names too numerous tomention, God will continue to bless your efforts and all you do shall be prosperous.To all Nairalanders, I say may the good lord bless you as you continue to support this body.Happy anniversary TEHN.